Census tract · Arlington County
Census Tract 1038, Arlington County, Virginia
Census Tract 1038, GEOID 51013103800, in Arlington County, Virginia, entirely within Arlington. 4,954 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±635); the 2020 Census counted 4,964.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,954
±635 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,964
Median household income
$120,401
±$23,397 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $142,114
Median home value
$725,300
±$100,944 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $895,000
Median gross rent
$2,374
±$105 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $2,322
Where is Census Tract 1038?
Census Tract 1038 is one of 71 census tracts in Arlington County, Virginia. It covers 0.36 square miles of land, 13,866 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 51013103800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Arlington | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 1038: Tract 1031 ($146,845), Tract 1037 ($238,393), Tract 2010 in Alexandria city ($101,750) and Tract 2012.06 in Alexandria city ($62,437). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1038?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1038's population at 4,954 (±635) in 2,393 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,964 residents and 2,618 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1038 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,954 ±635 | 236,254 |
| Households | 2,393 ±275 | 112,027 |
| Average household size | 2.07 ±0.14 | 2.08 |
| Housing units | 2,634 ±302 | 121,970 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1038?
The median resident of Census Tract 1038 is 30.4 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 4.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.5%. 26.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1038 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 ±1.4 | 35.5 |
| Under 18 years | 17.0% ±3.3 pts | 18.0% |
| 65 years and over | 4.6% ±2.6 pts | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.3% ±5.8 pts | 15.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.7% ±8.6 pts | 58.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.5% ±6.6 pts | 9.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±3.9 pts | 10.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 5.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 26.2% ±9.5 pts | 22.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 34.7% ±9.3 pts | 29.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±3.1 pts | 6.3% |
| With a disability | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 6.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8% ±4.6 pts | 5.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9% ±3.8 pts | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 69.0% ±11.4 pts | 77.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 37.3% ±9.3 pts | 41.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 71.8% ±7.6 pts | 78.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 1038 earn?
Half of the 2,393 households in Census Tract 1038 earn less than $120,401 a year (±$23,397), against $142,114 across Arlington County: 50th highest of the county's 69 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 1038 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,401 ±$23,397 | $142,114 |
| Mean household income | $161,594 ±$36,707 | $189,970 |
| Per capita income | $77,223 ±$18,435 | $90,786 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% ±3.7 pts | 7.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5% ±10.2 pts | 7.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.1% ±3.6 pts | 4.0% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±1.7 pts | 98.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±7.0 pts | 95.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 1038?
Owners occupy 25.2% of Census Tract 1038's occupied homes and renters 74.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $725,300 by its owner (±$100,944). The median renter pays $2,374 a month including utilities, and 33.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1038 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $725,300 ±$100,944 | $895,000 |
| Median gross rent | $2,374 ±$105 | $2,322 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.9% ±10.9 pts | 31.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,949 ±$818 | $3,649 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 25.2% ±7.9 pts | 41.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 74.8% ±7.9 pts | 58.7% |
| Housing units | 2,634 ±302 | 121,970 |
| Single-family detached homes | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 24.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±2.1 pts | 2.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% ±4.5 pts | 11.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 8.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% ±3.6 pts | 15.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 1038 get to work?
48.0% of Census Tract 1038's workers drive alone and 28.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1038 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 80.1% ±6.7 pts | 77.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±3.2 pts | 3.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 48.0% ±9.9 pts | 38.0% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% ±4.0 pts | 5.0% |
| Public transportation | 7.4% ±4.0 pts | 14.0% |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.4% |
| Worked from home | 28.2% ±9.6 pts | 35.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±3.3 | 26.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 1038 compare with the other tracts in Arlington County?
Among Arlington County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1038 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Arlington County | In Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 69 | 12th of 69 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 71 | 35th of 71 |
| Median household income | 50th of 69 | 50th of 69 |
| Per capita income | 50th of 69 | 50th of 69 |
| Median home value | 37th of 63 | 37th of 63 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 67 | 34th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd of 69 | 52nd of 69 |
| Median age | 62nd of 69 | 62nd of 69 |
| Owner-occupied share | 49th of 63 | 49th of 63 |
The tracts next to it on Arlington County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1021 | 47th | $122,679±$48,400 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1029.04 | 48th | $122,231±$20,298 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1018.03 | 49th | $121,895±$19,417 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1038 | 50th | $120,401±$23,397 |
| Tract 1014.09 | 51st | $119,375±$35,788 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1014.01 | 52nd | $119,154±$23,299 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1035.05 | 53rd | $118,094±$16,829 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1038?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1038 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections